>>18983680Colby's face brightens visibly at Amy's suggestion.
>"I'd love that more than anything. It feels like SO long since we've had any time where we haven't been hurt, or shaken up by an attack on the mansion or one of us, or mourning a friend, or wondering about if a friend is safe."Colby grows serious and pensive for a second.
>"I got so used to living in a panic about where the next threat would come from, or who was hurt, or if we were going to be safe. Now that we've got a moment's breathing room I've almost forgotten how to enjoy these moments."The warmth returns to Colby's face, and she smiles again looking into Amy's golden eyes.
>"Almost."She looks down the hall.
>"Let's go check out the indoor heated pool Priscilla had put in over the summer under the east building! It's supposed to be really nice: marble columns, heated water and floors, and everything! We can keep enjoying the pool life all winter long!"Colby takes Amy's hand and races down the hall, towards the east exit of the main mansion.